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This month we observe #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek leading up to the celebration of #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay on July 14. In 2022, we expanded our dataset to include non-binary genders. While findings of our corporate gender equality research show that we still have a long way to go, there are companies leading the way. We hope to see the number of companies recognising and supporting their non-binary employees continue to grow in 2024 and beyond. Reach out if you’d like to know how our data can enable informed, responsible investment!

Women in ETFs Amsterdam: Join the Movement: Unlocking the Power of Investments to Transform Gender Dynamics in Business Date: Thursday, 5 September, 2024 17:30-20:00 Location: Flow Traders Amsterdam Register now: https://lnkd.in/eicUQm4E We are excited to invite you to register to an inspiring event celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Women in ETFs. In collaboration with Equileap and Pink Chip, this event will focus on the empowerment and transformation of gender equality through strategic financial decisions. Discover how your investment choices can drive positive change and promote gender equality in business and join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eicUQm4E Agenda: 17:30 – 18:00 | Arrival & Registration 18:00 – 18:05 | Welcome Remarks from the Amsterdam Chapter Co-Heads Laura Peijs (Global Head of Communications, Flow Traders) and Marianne Brackel (Government Relations, Optiver). 18:05 – 18:20 | Presentation Equileap Equileap is the leading organisation providing data on gender equality and diversity & inclusion in the corporate sector.  Speaker: Diana van Maasdijk, CEO, Equileap. 18:25 – 18:35 | Presentation Pink Chip Pink Chip is the world’s first index that tracks the financial performance of women-led companies and aims to reverse the market bias against female leadership.  Speakers: Grace O'Brien, Creative Director at AKQA and Pink Chip Founder + Partner Hannah Glazebrook, Client Services Director at AKQA, and Pink Chip Partner 18:35 – 19:00 | Fireside chat How can investors effectively channel their investments into indices and ETFs to not only promote but also actively advance gender equality within the corporate sector? 19:00 – 20:00 | Networking drinks reception Drinks and light snacks provided. If you are not a Women in ETFs member, then women and men can register here at no cost: https://lnkd.in/gzBdefQa #women #womeninetfs #womeninfinance #finance #etf

Pension funds can contribute to a more sustainable, gender-equal future. https://lnkd.in/gw6Gy9B8 “We noticed a lot of members or plan sponsors are more aware of the impact their money can have and they don’t just want their investments to grow, they also want them to make a positive difference,” says Thomas Yuk, iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance). Reporting by Mallory Hendry in HRD Canada. Australian Retirement Trust, CPF Board, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Hostplus, Universities Superannuation Scheme (Ltd), NGS Super, The Public Institution for Social Security, Pension Protection Fund, State Super (SAS Trustee Corporation), Alberta Pensions Services Corporation (APS), Teacher Retirement System of Texas, CalPERS, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), LifeGoals Financial Services Limited, Stichting Pensioenfonds PostNL #ESG #pensionfunds #responsibleinvestment

“Investors can deliver on their responsibility to respect human rights in different ways […] But all investors have this responsibility,” says Robert McCorquodale from UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights. https://lnkd.in/eAn2GURv ”Investors need data about the companies or organisations in which they are investing that indicates their approach to human rights across each of the E, S and G criteria.” Fernanda Hopenhaym, Pichamon Yeophantong, PhD, Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb #ESG #humanrights #responsibleinvestment

Euronext is thrilled to announce a training on #genderequality in #capitalmarkets during #EuronextSustainabilityWeek2024! The training aims to understand why action is needed for enhanced gender equality, identify tools to improve gender equality in your organisation, learn how to capture value from markets for gender equality performance, and communicate gender-related information effectively in markets. This CPD-certified, free training will be delivered over two 2-hour workshops and is facilitated by experts from United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative and UN Women, along with insightful guest speakers: ▪️ Heather Larson, Associate Director of Research, Equileap ▪️ Nitharshini THEVATHAS, Senior Index Business Developer, #Euronext ▪️ Judith Stein, Investor Relations Officer, Euronext 🗝️ Gender equality is not just a goal, it’s a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. 💡 As we build capital markets for future generations, join us in exploring the intricacies of gender equality in the financial sphere, from understanding its implications to identifying opportunities for advancement. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eMtx5JDp

Experts warn that deprioritizing DEI initiatives can lead to significant reputational and financial losses.  https://lnkd.in/dwysxRF9 ”A growing body of research shows that diversity in leadership tends to dictate diversity and a sense of inclusion throughout all seniority levels of an organisation. Research also shows that more diverse businesses are more resilient and more innovative – which ultimately makes them more economically successful,” writes Josie Cox, BBC. Stephanie Spector Cohen, Beth Hammack, David Solomon, Goldman Sachs, Michael Smets, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, University of Oxford, Heejung Chung, University of Kent, Nicholas Pearce, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University The Vocati Group, The C-Suite Network #diversity #inclusion #leadership #DEI

We sat down with Solactive AG's Timo Pfeiffer to chat about trends in ESG, especially since the launch of the first of its kind Solactive Equileap Emerging Markets Gender Equality Index. Read the interview and find out more. 🚀💡📰 "Investors value data on the 'S' (social) pillar because it provides critical insights into how companies manage their relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities in which they operate [...] Focusing on emerging markets allows us to highlight progress and potential for improvement in these regions, supporting broader social and economic development.” #ESG #investors #investment #socialimpact #DEI #genderequality

The pension fund system found that on both the public and private markets side, emerging and diverse managers have added additional alpha above their market equivalents. Taffi Ayodele, director of DEI and Emerging Manager Strategy at the Office of the New York City Comptroller, stresses the importance of supporting diverse managers despite anti-DEI sentiments. https://lnkd.in/gKFWfjBp Reporting by Lydia Tomkiw, Pensions & Investments. NYCERS, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Police Pension Fund, NYC Fire Pension Fund, NYC Board of Education Retirement System #DEI #pensionfunds #investment #diversity

Equileap’s Gender Equality Scorecard™ covers 21 indicators, underpinned by 48 metrics. Today we’re zooming on indicator 6: living wage commitments. Why are these metrics important, and what does best practice look like? If you're a company looking to ensure positive impact or an investor looking to understand what's behind solid DEI data — this is for you. 📏📐📊⚖️ #DEI #ESG #livingwage

🇲🇽 Mexicans have just elected their first woman president. Women also lead the Senate and the Supreme Court. But how do companies in the country measure up on gender equality? 🔎 In our recent research covering emerging markets, we assessed 24 publicly listed mid and large cap companies in Mexico on corporate gender equality. Here’s what stood out: 🟠 Women at the top: 8% of chairs of the board are women. 🟠 Gender balance: 13% of companies have a gender balanced workforce (40-60% women); no company has reached gender balance at all levels. 🟠 Gender pay gap: 38% of companies disclose gender pay gap data. 🟠 Sexual harassment: 71% of companies publish an anti-sexual harassment policy. 🟠 UNWEPs: 25% of companies in Mexico have signed the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles. 📈 Our recently launched Solactive AG Equileap Emerging Markets Gender Equality index tracked around 10 Mexican companies. Sara España, The Associated Press, Georgina Quach, Financial Times, Natalie Kitroeff, The New York Times, Kathleen Magramo, Maureen Chowdhury, Matt Meyer, Antoinette Radford, Melissa Macaya, CNN, Valeria Uribe, Mexico Business News, Ana Karen García Padilla, El Economista, Ilse Becerril, El Financiero, Brenda Yañez, Fernanda Hernández Orozco, LIDIA ARISTA, Expansión #genderequality #mexico #womenleaders